Vert de Terre 234 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #BABBA5, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Softened Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BABBA5 · 234
Vert de Terre
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vert de Terre Technical Profile
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Vert de Terre in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vert de Terre in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallVert de Terre
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSoftened Green
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tree Moss
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Clover
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pine Crush
PPG
Nearly identical
Tickled Crow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pebble Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Foggy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Loden Frost
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vert de Terre
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vert de Terre
#BABBA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vert de Terre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vert de Terre Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Vert de Terre.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vert de Terre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vert de Terre have?
Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vert de Terre in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vert de Terre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vert de Terre are Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tree Moss by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Killarney by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vert de Terre's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Vert de Terre?
Vert de Terre has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vert de Terre's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.